FLO Mumbai Sectoral Meetings and Working Committee Selection

FLO Mumbai recently organized a series of sectoral meetings to better understand member interests and provide insight into FLO’s mission and its potential benefits for their business journeys. These online meetings were held on August 4th, August 13th, and August 22nd, with a total of 35 participants. From these meetings, 8 members were selected to join the Working Committee for the 2024-2025 term.

During the meetings, members shared insights into their respective businesses and discussed how they could contribute to FLO’s initiatives by leveraging their expertise. Many of them also expressed a strong desire to actively contribute to FLO by volunteering to be a part of the Working Committee, where they will work closely with the Executive Committee (EC) over the coming years.

We are excited to announce that the following members have been selected to join the Working Committee, where they will collaborate closely with the EC to drive our initiatives forward:

Working Committee Members:

Aditi Mohany
Shirali Mehta
Sangeeta Kalwani
Ritika Sanjwani
Pooja Bansal
Sangeeta Nair
Bakhtawar Krishnan
Zahrah Heptullah

These small, focused sectoral meetings will continue in the coming months, allowing us to deepen our understanding of the member base, gather feedback, and offer more opportunities for members to join the Working Committee. This is just the beginning, and we look forward to welcoming more members into our leadership team in future meetings.

Role of the Working Committee

The role of FICCI FLO members in the Working Committee will be both dynamic and strategic, aligning with FLO’s mission to empower women across sectors. Based on each member’s expertise and interests, their contributions will focus on the following key areas:

Strategic Planning and Goal Setting

Setting Clear Objectives: Define measurable goals and long-term strategies aligned with FICCI FLO’s vision, whether for specific programs or overall initiatives.

Innovative Solutions: Propose new initiatives, partnerships, and strategies that empower women in business, social sectors, or through digital and financial literacy programs.
Program Development & Implementation

Initiative Leadership: Lead specific projects and programs, ensuring effective execution, budget management, and outcome measurement.

Mentorship and Training: Serve as mentors for younger women or new entrepreneurs, offering guidance, industry insights, and support for personal growth.

Quality Control: Ensure that FLO’s initiatives are of the highest quality and remain relevant to the needs of women and girls.

Networking & Partnerships

Building Connections: Actively seek partnerships with corporations, educational institutions, government agencies, and NGOs to expand FLO’s reach and impact.
Fostering Collaboration: Promote collaboration among FLO members across different industries to build a supportive network for women entrepreneurs and leaders.

Advocacy and Representation

Policy Advocacy: Work on influencing policies that promote gender inclusivity, women’s rights, and entrepreneurship-friendly environments.

Event Representation: Represent FLO at industry events, seminars, and media platforms, showcasing the organization’s accomplishments and initiatives.

Community Outreach and Empowerment

Grassroots Engagement: Lead community outreach programs to ensure FLO’s initiatives reach underprivileged women, providing them with access to vital resources.

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Help women entrepreneurs by offering training in essential areas such as financial literacy, market access, and digital skills.

Fundraising and Resource Mobilization

Securing Resources: Lead efforts in fundraising and resource mobilization to support FLO’s programs, including event hosting, donor outreach, and leveraging corporate CSR.

Sustainable Growth: Focus on ensuring long-term sustainability through continuous support from corporate and philanthropic sectors.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Impact Assessment: Regularly measure the outcomes and effectiveness of FLO’s programs, using feedback and data to refine and improve results.

Creating a Feedback Loop: Establish a system for gathering feedback from participants and partners to drive continuous improvement in future initiatives.

Capacity Building and Leadership Development

Fostering Leadership: Promote leadership development among FLO members and beneficiaries through training, opportunities, and mentorship.

Succession Planning: Identify and nurture future leaders within FLO to ensure the organization’s continued growth and impact.